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Wild melee ensued after intoxicated Nanaimo man tried to collect $50K drug debt
NANAIMO - A horrified bystander called police when he saw a man being beaten and choked in his vehicle in Nanaimo last summer.The offender, Aden Lee Aaron Rutter, 29, was exceedingly drunk when he unl...
Feb 08, 2024
'How practical is this?:' Parksville council balks at exemption requirement for short-term rentals
PARKSVILLE - It's a request from the provincial government being described as "unattainable", but it will likely be required to keep the community's bustling tourism sector as is.New rules for short-t...
Feb 07, 2024
VIDEO: Clippers DeTurris in form with strong play in 2024
NANAIMO - Clippers forward Connor DeTurris has been thriving offensively the last few weeks.The first year forward has ten points in his last six games, including four goals. DeTurris said confidence ...
Feb 07, 2024
Clippers put forth strong team effort in 4-2 win over Kings
NANAIMO - The Clippers played with the lead most of the night but had to be sharp for the entire contest in a well earned 4-2 win over Powell River.Dylan Kinch scored his first goals as a Clipper incl...
Feb 03, 2024
Nanaimo Track and Field Club holds annual awards ceremony
NANAIMO- Local track and field athletes were honoured at a recent ceremony at the Nanaimo Yacht Club.The close to 150 people who attended saw 27 awards given out at the Nanaimo Track and Field Club's ...
Feb 03, 2024
Police seek man alleged of stealing $30K from home improvement stores
NANAIMO - Police hope the public can help advance their ongoing investigation into thefts from multiple south coast home improvement stores. Nanaimo RCMP Res. Cst. Gary O'Brien stated since early last...
Feb 03, 2024
Clippers overpowered 6-3 by high flying Warriors
NANAIMO - The Clippers honoured their alumni and 2004 Fred Page Cup winning team before their game against West Kelowna but ended up on the wrong side of a 6-3 score.In the first period the Warriors s...
Feb 03, 2024
Extensive search underway for missing woman in Nanaimo's Millstone River area
NANAIMO - Numerous police and search and rescue resources are looking for a woman last seen early Thursday morning.Nanaimo RCMP Res. Cst. Gary O'Brien said 48-year-old Nancy Gagne was last seen on Thu...
Feb 02, 2024
VIDEO: Dylan Kinch welcomes a new challenge after trade to the Clippers
NANAIMO - The Clippers made a significant BCHL swap at the trade deadline acquiring Dylan Kinch from the Chilliwack Chiefs for Willyam Gendron.In Gendron, the team gave up a high scoring forward who w...
Feb 01, 2024
Chase River temporary housing project several months away from launching
NANAIMO - Recently announced temporary housing for the local unhoused population is expected to be operational by mid-to-late 2024, according to BC Housing. To be situated at 1300 Island Hwy. South at...
Feb 01, 2024